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Discover Markham

Welcome to Markham!

Located just north of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. Discover a rich and diverse community life in Markham.

Markham has many cultural attractions, wide range of leisure & recreation activities to choose from at our community centres and libraries and on our sports fields. Experience the outdoors in our parks, along our pathway system and on our golf courses.

If you are looking for a unique family experience, Markham Museum offers 25 acres of parkland including an orchard and heritage gardens. Our site features a variety of buildings representing the on-going growth of our community. See mills, re-created businesses and family homes. Enjoy a personal tour and then stroll the village. Bring a picnic or pick up food at one of our many local establishments and find a quiet spot to unwind. Customized tours are available for families with young children except on special event days.

The historic church and outdoor pavilion are ideal for weddings and family or company picnics. Indoor rental space is also available.

Markham Theatre for Performing Arts is one of Canada's premier theatre houses serving the GTA and Markham residents. With over 300 live performances each year, the Theatre presents a performance calendar that showcases the cultural diversity of the community.

Live theatre, concerts, comedy shows and family entertainment provide an ever-changing array of performing arts. Markham Theatre continues to honour respected international artists and Canadian talent in performances offered throughout the annual professional entertainment season held September through May.

Live Arts Matters.

Recreation Services Department has many events, activities, programs and opportunities for community participation. We're constantly reviewing and adjusting our programs to help enrich the community experience for everyone who calls Markham home.

The Libraries support the dreams and aspirations of all members of the community, nourishing growing minds, refreshing the human spirit, and celebrating the power of reading and information to change lives and enrich leisure time.